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Is it just me though or does the color on the Miata look a bit darker than that on the MP3? Maybe it's just that pic, but I don't think so...

I don't see how it would lower the exclusivity of the MP3, since Mazda also used this color as a limited edition for custom ordered Miatas. Apparently the color (along with vivid yellow) were only available through some web order special. I think they only did like less than 200 Miatas in the...

Nope. My 2002.5 (build date 4/02) has the same issue. Glad to hear they are working on a fix though! Doesn't really bother me and I can't even hear it unless I turn the radio off (which seldom if ever happens) :)

Ouch, what in the heck happened to get the steering wheel/column way down on the floor like that? I hope everyone was ok...looks like a somewhat serious crash.

I have noticed both things with my car. I have about 1300 miles on it. I definately feel the power issue below 3K when cold, but I believe it has something to do with the variable intake mechanics, as it exactly coincides with the "cold rattle" everyone talks about. Not a big concern to me as...

Wow, that's bizare? Are they made of plastic or something? I wouldn't think glass could do that... I agree though, colored bulbs don't do nice things to your night visibility. I think the stock headlights are quite good!

Sweet! Keep me informed if you find a fix. If you don't find a cure for it by then I will be asking my dealer at my 3K mile oil change (I am at about 1300 miles now).

Thanks Matt! pr5owner - it's like a rattle...not like pieces rubbing together. Almost like a loose screw is letting something vibrate a little. Like I said, only certain types of pavement make it happen. In my 7 mile commute to/from work there is only a section of about a mile where this...

I have also been very happy with the stock Dunlop 5000 tires. They are quiet on the freeway, track well, seem to do well in the rain, and have good dry grip. Not looking for an all out tire for the P5. Ride, quietness and longevity are just as important as grip to me on this car.

Welp, doesn't look like the ashtray way it :( The search continues...

Thanks. Someone else mentioned that too somewhere. I will check it out on the way home this evening!

:) Nope. Thought it might be but I removed everything and it's still there... :(

Hey guys. Car now has about 1300 miles on it and I have just started noticing an annoying little dash rattle over on the passenger side. It only happens on rough pavement (like really pebbly stuff, not nessisarily broken pavement) and not over bumps. It's not bad enough to rush down to the...

My car with Nufinish (cheap, but works great!)

VERY nice! I really like those wheels. What brand/model/size are they? Lowering is up to you. It doesn't have the slammed look, but whether you want to put up with a stiffer ride to get that is up to you. I think it looks pretty good as is. Also, if you get lowering springs you will...

You're right, it's crap. Basically folks have found that no matter the size of the electric fan you're running the losses via the alternator having the power the thing will pretty much negate any slight gain the thing might give you.

Well dont have much to say, I wouldn't sell my P5 without a gun held to my head :) The car I sold was a '97 Altima with 60K miles....sold for $7300. I assume the Altima you will be buying is brand new? For the P5 price, I would check out Edmunds.com etc...I think Don's $14-15K sounds resonable.

Re: i just heard... Sounds like a load of BS to me. Coilovers are no worse than stiffer springs. The effect is the same, but you can adjust ride height. I have Ground Control coilovers on my Miata and it rides almost identically to the regular lowering springs I had on there before, because...

Thanks Don, fixed it :p I am not going to try to pretend I am a good speller :)

I think you should use puncuation to break up sentences;) Alright, just teasin you. I would do what you think would make you the happiest. I personally wouldn't want to move to the sedan body style as I think the P5 looks quite distinctive, then again that bright orange is quite distinctive...